The Hotel Assassination

Franklin is hired by Lester Crest to eliminate a corrupt businessman staying at a hotel, triggering shifts in the stock market with significant financial consequences.

“The Hotel Assassination” is one of the assassination Missions in Grand Theft Auto V assigned to Franklin Clinton by Lester Crest. The mission introduces the assassination mechanics while linking them to the game’s stock market system, allowing players to profit from strategic investments. Completing this mission impacts future Missions and stock market dynamics.

The “Hotel Assassination” mission involves Franklin being tasked by Lester to eliminate a corrupt businessman, Brett Lowrey, the CEO of Bilkinton Research, who is staying at the Von Crastenburg Hotel. The hit is part of a broader strategy to manipulate the stock market, as the assassination will cause Bilkinton’s competitor, Betta Pharmaceuticals, to rise in value. The mission blends action and financial strategy, with significant rewards for players who plan ahead.

Objectives

• Meet with Lester to receive the details of the assassination.
• Travel to the Von Crastenburg Hotel and take up a sniper position.
• Assassinate the target when he exits the hotel.
• Escape from the area while avoiding police and Security.

Setting

This mission takes place at the Von Crastenburg Hotel in Richman, Los Santos. The upscale hotel is bustling with activity, providing plenty of cover for Franklin to blend in, but also presenting challenges in avoiding detection during the hit and while making a clean escape afterward.

Objective 1: Meet Lester

• Briefing: The mission begins with Franklin meeting Lester at a designated location. Lester explains the target, Brett Lowrey, and how the assassination will impact the stock market.
• Stock Tip: Lester advises Franklin to invest in Betta Pharmaceuticals before the hit, as their stock will rise after Lowrey’s death, allowing Franklin to make a profit.

Objective 2: Travel to the Von Crastenburg Hotel

• Get into Position: After the briefing, head to the Von Crastenburg Hotel. There’s no time limit, so take your time. Once there, climb to a suitable vantage point across the street to prepare for the assassination.
• Prepare for the Shot: Equip the Sniper Rifle and wait for the target to exit the hotel. Keep an eye on the entrances and be patient as Security escorts Lowrey out. Timing is crucial.

Objective 3: Assassinate Brett Lowrey

• Target Identification: When Lowrey exits the hotel, he will be accompanied by bodyguards. Wait for the right moment to take the shot, aiming directly at the target to ensure a clean kill.
• One-Shot Kill: To avoid alerting Security, make sure the assassination is quick and efficient with a single sniper shot. Avoid hitting bystanders or causing a commotion.

Objective 4: Escape the Area

• Flee the Scene: After eliminating the target, quickly escape from the area before the police arrive. You can use the streets, alleyways, or jump into a getaway vehicle to ensure a smooth exit.
• Avoid Detection: Keep a low profile while fleeing and avoid drawing attention. If you alert the police, use Franklin’s driving skills to evade them and lose any wanted level that may appear.

Mission Conclusion

• Wrap Up: After successfully escaping, Franklin will receive a call from Lester, confirming the hit. You can then check the stock market to monitor Betta Pharmaceuticals and cash in on the rising stock price for a big profit.
• Rewards: Completing the mission advances the storyline and triggers changes in the stock market, allowing players to make substantial profits if they invest wisely.

• The mission is the first in a series of five assassination Missions given by Lester to Franklin, all of which affect the in-game stock market.
• Investing in Betta Pharmaceuticals before starting the mission can significantly increase the player’s earnings after the assassination.
• After the mission, Bilkinton Research’s stock value drops, while Betta Pharmaceuticals’ stock increases, allowing for financial gains if the player invests strategically.
• The mission showcases the integration of the in-game stock market with the storyline, a unique feature in GTA V.
• The mission can be replayed to test different strategies, but the stock market effect only occurs the first time the mission is completed.
• This mission does not involve Michael or Trevor, focusing solely on Franklin’s growing involvement in the criminal underworld.